Logistics management - Articles - Page 141

Spectrum Chemicals Takes the Lid Off Growth

August 9, 2012

The company's sales of high-value chemicals, laboratory supplies and equipment were constrained by an inefficient order-entry and processing system. It needed a new sourcing solution for its upstream supply chain.

Centerbridge Partners Acquires Cardinal Logistics

August 9, 2012

Centerbridge Partners

Cardinal Logistics Management Inc., which provides dedicated and delivery domestic transportation services, has been acquired by affiliates of Centerbridge Partners, a private investment firm.

Acsis Updates Apps for Tracking, Automated Data Collection

August 9, 2012

Acsis, Inc.

Acsis Inc. has released new versions of its applications for product tracking, automated data collection and task management.

Lenovo Sheds IBM Legacy With the Help of ... IBM

August 8, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Recently dubbed the world's second-largest maker of personal computers, Lenovo has adopted a new B2B sourcing solution from IBM for streamlining communications with logistics-management providers and contract manufacturers.

True Partners Take Over Stalled Project

August 8, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

When a giant project to deploy digital signage in a major convenience store chain's stores bogged down, a new installation company was brought in. Right away, it realized that it needed a dependable logistics partner.

Solutions for the E-Commerce 'Free Shipping Dilemma'

August 8, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Online shoppers often abandon their carts when they see the cost of shipping, a response that has led many online sellers to offer shipping for free or a low, flat-rate.

Unlocking the Value in Product Returns

August 7, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

There are many opportunities to recapture value from returned products and, in the process, strengthen customer relations, says Jeff Jorgensen, vice president of supply chain execution at Spinnaker, a global supply chain and execution company.

How the Intermodal Chassis Became a Hot Potato

August 6, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Nearly all major ocean carriers have announced plans to stop providing chassis to U.S. truckers at key shipping locations. But it's far from clear how that decision will play out.

Used Truck Industry Sends Mixed Signals

August 6, 2012

ACT Research

June used truck sales grew 8 percent over May, but lagged June 2011 and the first six months of 2011, while pricing appears to be slowing a little more rapidly than was previously expected. The update on the used market was reported in the latest release of the State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks, published by ACT Research.

Brother Gets Smart About Shipment Tracking

August 3, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The manufacturer of numerous items, ranging from sewing machines to multifunctional copiers, Brother found paper-based tracking of shipments from Asia to its U.S. destinations was simply inadequate. It made the smart move to a SaaS-based tracking and monitoring solution.